as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the orator's resonant voice filled the hall
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Recent Examples of resonant
Looking back over your 18 years, what are some of the most resonant avenues by which MCA has expanded the collection?
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But the production builds to a remarkable, resonant conclusion best experienced fresh.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
That approach felt especially resonant in a setting like The Grand Ole Opry, where tradition and reinvention have always coexisted.
—Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But the production builds to a remarkable, resonant conclusion best experienced fresh.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
That approach felt especially resonant in a setting like The Grand Ole Opry, where tradition and reinvention have always coexisted.
—Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
Adjective
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the moment, Breslow has its ringing endorsement.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tiles and accessories are designed to mix and match so players can create a beautiful mahjong setup that reflects their personal style -- from colorful tiles to vibrant mats, racks, tile shufflers and carryall bags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plant honeysuckle for its vibrant blooms.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Initially considered a mid-round prospect, Rodriguez now looks poised to land squarely in the second round.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bottles, glass ornaments, scraps of lace and strings of lights hang from branches on the ceiling, while upstage, a cave-like wall frames a round piece of fabric that sometimes evokes a pond and also becomes a scrim for silhouetted scenes.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Ballet Orchestra, close to wrapping its 50th anniversary season, sounded especially sonorous in the score’s horn passages.—
Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sonorous presence of actor Morgan Freeman will be one of the highlights of the Beatles on the Beach festival in Boca Raton on March 12-15, which will include a March 14 performance by Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Much of it was lost to the audience, since reverberant amplification gave heroic heft to Blanchett’s voice at the cost of intelligibility.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This structure is designed to make the platform accessible while offering more powerful AI features for those who require more extensive support.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And still, Goodell was greeted by a loud chorus of boos.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Spadjinske, police were called to the meeting on the report that individuals in attendance were being loud and disruptive.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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